come on. Stevie was a singles artist in the 60's. Like most acts of the time, his LP's were filler and cover songs built around singles. His first good album was Music of My Mind, and his first great (and best, in my opinion) album was Talking Book.
Stevie Wonder is greatness. I honestly can't pick any one song of his - too many to name. There are 3 artists I put up in the pantheon of old school solo artist greatness (in this genre) : Stevie Wonder Marvin Gaye Smokey Robinson I could listen to their stuff forever and never get bored with it.
DHB, we may not agree on hip-hop, but you know your Stevie... from the liner notes of Music of My Mind- Stevie Wonder comes of age in now time into his own. A genius youth grew up with sings a new song now he's free. This album is virtually the work of one man. All of the songs are composed, arranged, and performed by Stevie Wonder (with a guitar solo by Buzzy Feiton on "Superwoman" and a trombone solo by Art Baron on "Love Having You Around") on pianos, drums, harmonica, organ, clavichord, clavinet, and Arp and Moog Synthesizers. The sounds themselves come from inside his mind. The Man is his own instrument. The instrument is an orchestra. Stevie draws his vision from the world of pure vibration, which is music, feelings, energy. He builds his world in sound. Sensitive and earthy he sings and plays, like a child with joyful spirit yet with a master's depth and skill. This album marks a milestone in the development of a great talent. A man who keeps his promise, Stevie in maturity shines with that same loving and brilliant light that has drawn people to him for a decade. Born a star, he never lets his technical and artistic proficiency overshadow his deep humility. This album is a gift to the spirit from one who really cares...
TV Land is replaying their special where they do a tribute to various people and Soul Train. Everything else was dead until they brought out Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Mya, Little Richard, Ashanti, etc. Ashanti did a sweet duet with Smokey. Stevie Wonder did Superstition and brought all those 80 year old former tv stars to their feet. They had old clips of Don Cornelius introducing Smokey, Little Richard, and Stevie to intro them on the show. It was awesome, but it did seem strange to watch the 200 year old Bob Newhart and 700 year old Aaron Spelling trying to jam from their seats. Oh and Roseanne... don't get me started...
Anybody heard this song yet? Stevie Wonder On 'What The Fuss' Single LAUNCH Radio Networks Stevie Wonder's new single, "What The Fuss," from his forthcoming album, A Time To Love, is gaining radio play at urban and urban adult stations across the country. Recently, Wonder explained the origin of the song. Wonder said: " 'What The Fuss' really came from just, you know, a lot of things that we know are happening in the world and in this country and just in society in general." The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter continued that the song is a somewhat satirical comment on the times: "You know, if we live in a time where every nation is fighting around the world and we can't all agree that peace is the way, then, you know, shame on us. Because ultimately we will get what we've not paid attention to. So I think really it's a song that just talks about some things. And sort of a sarcastic song, but then again not really, it's like, the seriousness of it. But yet, you know, if it matters to you, to me, to them, to us, then we'll do something about. And if it doesn't we won't. So what the fuss?" A Time To Love, which is Wonder's first studio recording in 10 years, is due May 3.
Okay, I just recently bought what, I guess, are considered to be the 3 greatest Stevie Wonder albums in "Talking Book", "Innervisions", and the monster that is "Songs in the Key of Life". I have only gone through the 3 of them the whole way just twice but I am leaning towards "Innervisions" as my favorite closely followed by "Talking Book". "Songs in the...." has some great stuff but it comes across as a little inconsistent across the board. Favorite tracks off these albums: "Living for the City" "Higher Ground" "All in Love Is Fair" "He's Misstra Know-It-All" "You Are the Sunshine of my Life" "Superstition" "You and I" "I Believe (When I Fall in Love it Will Be Forever)" "Village Ghetto Land" "I Wish" "Pastime Paradise" "Isn't She Lovely" "As" For those that are Stevie fans, what are your recommendations for the next album or two after the 3 I got? Looking at "Fulfillingness' First Finale" as the next album to get but I am open to suggestions of other stuff by Stevie.
Damn straight it was covered nicely. chalk me up as another one who likes Higher Ground and Superstition......I give the edge to the latter.
You should probably go with Music of My Mind next. But I'm warning you, none of 'em compare to Innervisions, so if you're looking for another Innervisions, you'll be disappointed. Sadly, I don't have Talking Book. You mighta made my next CD purchase decision for me
definitely definitely go with"Music of My Mind" this was the turning point in Stevie's solo career...
Ebony and Ivory duet with Paul McCartney, although I think it may be a Paul McCartney written song instead of Stevie's. I thought it was kinda gay when I was a kid and it came out, but I like it now.
